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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
transcendent	adj: going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or knowledge; surpassing the usual or expected; exalted or sublime
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
messiah	n: the promised deliverer who God will send to save the Jewish people, as prophesied in the Hebrew Bible
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
ubuntu	n: a concept rooted in Bantu philosophy, emphasizing the essential human virtues of empathy, compassion, and interconnectedness; a belief in the importance of community, cooperation, and shared humanity; (of a computer) a popular open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
cuss	v: to say offensive words in anger or annoyance
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
feisty	adj: full of energy or courage, often in the face of opposition or challenge; lively or spunky in temperament
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
salmon	n: a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
wasabi	n: a green, spicy condiment that is made from the root of the wasabi plant and is traditionally served with sushi and sashimi in Japanese cuisine
crust	n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
Catholicism	n: the faith, doctrines, and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, characterized by belief in the Holy Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Pope, and the sacraments
rabid	adj: characterized by extreme or fanatical enthusiasm or devotion; having or showing symptoms of rabies, a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and can cause violent and aggressive behavior
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
ovulation	n: the process in a woman’s menstrual cycle during which an ovary releases an egg
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
vulva	n: the outside parts of the female sex organs
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
writ	n: a written legal order or command
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
dirge	n: a mournful or melancholic song or poem, typically performed at a funeral or during a time of mourning
melancholy	n: a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or boredom, often accompanied by a lack of energy or motivation
scorch	v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
entirely	adv: completely
rite	n: a formal or ceremonial act or set of acts performed in a traditional or prescribed way; a religious or spiritual ceremony or practice
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
agrarian	adj: relating to the cultivation of land or the raising of crops and animals; characterized by a society that relies on agriculture as its primary means of sustenance
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
kangaroo	n: a large marsupial native to Australia with powerful hind legs for jumping and carrying young in a pouch on the mother’s belly
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
bayonet	n: a long, sharp-edged weapon, typically a knife or blade, attached to the muzzle end of a rifle or similar firearm, used for close combat, allowing soldiers to engage in hand-to-hand combat after firing their weapons if necessary
intestine	n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
brad	n: a small, thin wire nail with a slight projection at the top, used for fixing or fastening materials together
quotidian	adj: occurring or recurring daily; ordinary or commonplace, typically used to describe something boring, repetitive, or mundane
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
flustered	adj: feeling or showing agitation or confusion; in a state of fluster or disarray
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
cellmate	n: a person with whom one shares a prison cell or room
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
ransom	n: a large amount of money that is paid for being made to secure the release of a person being held captive
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
harden	v: to make something firm, solid, or resistant; to toughen or strengthen physically or emotionally; to become more rigid or less flexible
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
huddle	v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
grapevine	n: a climbing plant on which grapes grow; the informal transmission of information, gossip, or rumors from person to person
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
tack	n: a method of changing the course of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind so that the wind switches from one side of the vessel to the other; a course of action or strategy, particularly in politics or business; (verb) to fasten or attach something, such as pinning or nailing an object in place
penis	n: the male sexual organ; a reproductive organ involved in sexual intercourse and urination in males
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
unruly	adj: difficult or impossible to manage or control; disobedient; disorderly
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
libation	n: a ritualistic pouring of a liquid, such as wine or water, as an offering to a deity or spirit; any liquid that is drunk during a social gathering or celebration
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
overseer	n: a person who supervises or directs the work of others; a guardian or keeper of something
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
saltiness	n: the quality or state of being salty